Pascal Oparada

Education: Mass Communications, Yaba College of Technology, Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024

Experience: Brands and Marketing Reporter, Daily Independent (2008-2014), Brands and Tech Reporter, TheNiche (2014-2019), Brands and Marketing Editor, The Nigerian Xpress (2019-2021), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)

Awards: PwC Media Excellence Award (2018)

For over a decade, Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy. He has worked in many media organizations such as Daily Independent, TheNiche newspaper, and the Nigerian Xpress. He is a 2018 PwC Media Excellence Award winner. Email:pascal.oparada@corp.legit.ng

6337 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Dangote Refinery, private depots release new cooking gas prices, retailers adjust

Energy

3 months ago

Transport operators announce new fares in Lagos, Abuja as NNPC, others change petrol prices

Industry

3 months ago

DStv, GOtv subscribers to get new streaming service after Showmax shutdown

Industry

3 months ago

No more feature phones? MTN, other telcos eye N55K smartphones for millions in Nigeria by 2026

Technology

3 months ago

Dangote takes control of N14.4 trillion Nigeria’s fuel market as FG suspends petrol imports

Energy

3 months ago

CBN mops up naira, injects $200 million as local currency rebounds in official market

Economy

3 months ago

Private depots crash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery after new rate review

Energy

3 months ago

Depots in Lagos, Warri, and Calabar slash petrol prices after Dangote Refinery's adjustments, spurring rivalry that may benefit consumers in Nigeria's fuel market.

High Petrol Prices: Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG kits nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

President Tinubu orders 100,000 CNG conversion kits to counter rising petrol prices as Nigeria enhances CNG infrastructure to ease transportation costs for citizens.

SUNU Assurances moves early with N9.3bn capital raise as Nigeria’s insurance recap race heats up

Capital Market

3 months ago

SUNU Assurances plans to raise N9.3 billion through a Rights Issue to meet new N15 billion capital requirements, promoting broader investor participation in Nigeria.

Elon Musk’s starlink to power Nigerian smartphone users with direct 5G connection

Technology

3 months ago

Starlink's Mobile V2 satellites aim to connect smartphones directly to 5G networks, enhancing access in Nigeria and underserved African regions via Airtel.

Application open: Nigerian business owners to get N500,000 grant quarterly

Industry

3 months ago

Unlock ₦500,000 in support for 10 Nigerian entrepreneurs with the OCHF Quarterly Business Growth Grant, aimed at overcoming capital barriers and fostering growth.

FG revokes petrol import licences of MRS, other importers, giving Dangote Refinery strong boost

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria's government has halted petrol import licences, solidifying Dangote Refinery’s lead as it meets 64% of demand. A $750m expansion aims to change the sector.

How tax reform could unlock Nigeria’s economic growth and reduce oil dependence

Economy

3 months ago

Comprehensive tax reforms in Nigeria could drive economic development, reduce oil dependence, and attract investment by fostering fairness and supporting businesses.

FCMB meets CBN’s N500 billion recapitalisation target, set to open branches overseas

Industry

3 months ago

FCMB Group Plc has met the ₦500 billion capital requirement, enhancing its global banking ambitions and economic growth opportunities in Nigeria.

Full list of 33 banks operating in Nigeria and how they stand on CBN recapitalisation requirement

Economy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s banking sector nears recapitalisation targets set by the CBN, with 30 banks compliant, enhancing stability and supporting long-term economic growth.

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